These historical maps tell the story of the USSR, and how its territorial expansion and contraction is linked to present day geopolitical events.
In the heat of battle, Zelenskyy is demonstrating extraordinary courage and leadership. The neophyte politician is in an exclusive club (seemingly of one): A national leader willing to face down Putin. And it’s difficult to believe Putin saw this coming, and it makes a tremendous difference. This is not Crimea circa 2014. The Ukrainian military is fighting ferociously – against all odds. David vs. Goliath. Loyalty and Honor. Heroes everywhere. The Ukrainian people are an inspiration.
The appeal made early Friday morning in a video message by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was powerful yet will likely go unheeded. “I have asked 27 European leaders whether Ukraine will be in NATO. I have asked directly – everyone is afraid, n…
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“нет войны” – translated as “no war” or “no to war” – is the slogan that has been appearing on banners, in hashtags, chants and graffiti during Russian anti-war protests that commenced after the invasion of Ukraine by the country Thursday. Thousands of…
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As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies and the Russian military is allegedly starting an invasion of Kyiv amid an unfolding humanitarian crisis, the EU, UK and the U.S. are preparing or already putting in place wide-ranging sanctions. T…
As oil and gas prices are surging amid the Russian escalation in the Ukraine, consumers around the world are going to see the immediate effects of the crisis at the gas pump or in their next utility bill.It doesn‘t stop there, however, as other commodi…
Yields are going higher, and short term money rates are going higher. The Fed must either rubber stamp the move in the 13 week bill,…